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BDC Launches US $1.3 million Programme to Promote Trade
On Tuesday 20th September 2011, the Business Development Company Limited (BDC) and representatives of AZ Information Jamaica Ltd signed a landmark contract for a project valued at US $1.3 million, which seeks to promote local exports to the French Caribbean Outerlying Regions (FCORs). Of the project’s total value, US$650,000 in funding was granted under the [...]
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MIDC hosts another successful Maritime Mentorship Programme
The Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC) successfully hosted its fourth Maritime Mentorship Programme during the period July 25 to August 25, 2011. This year’s programme hosted 43 young persons or mentees, between the ages of 15-17, and introduced them to the maritime industry. Since its inception in 2008; 148 mentees have participated in the programme.
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BDC and UTC Partner for Growth
The Business Development Company Limited (BDC) is pleased to announce its support of the Unit Trust Corporation’s inaugural Investment Conference, by way of sponsorship in the amount of $20,000. The Conference themed “Resetting Your Investment Strategy For Growth” was held on September 8th & 9th, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad and attracted corporate and [...]
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BDC Raises Hope!
The Business Development Company Limited (BDC) recently supported the efforts of Macaroni Kid Trinidad by contributing to its Family Day & Charity Fundraiser hosted on August 14th 2011.  The event titled “Raising Hope” was an opportunity for families to spend quality time together while simultaneously raising funds for three NGOs – The Just Because Foundation, [...]
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New Business Opportunities in Niche Manufacturing
BDC and NIHERST partnered once again to bring ‘New Business Opportunities in Niche Manufacturing.’ Held on 20th July 2011, Niche Manufacturing was chosen since it was recognized that there are difficulties faced by businesses in a small country trying to compete with larger established producers in the world market.
It was also recognized that there are many [...]
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New Business Opportunities in Biotechnology
Defined as the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, Biotechnology is a virtually unknown field of business in Trinidad and Tobago. The Business Development Company Limited, in recognizing the potential for a number of companies to thrive within this dynamic sector, held a one day seminar entitled “New Business Opportunities in Biotechnology” on June [...]
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Family Business Article #4 – Family Governance Grows with Time
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T&T Export Directory 2011-2012 Online Edition
Get all the information you need to do business with the Caribbean region’s primary exporter of high quality goods and services.
Please go to the following link for further information:Â http://www.bdc.co.tt/exportdirectory/welcome.php
Trinidad and Tobago Export Directory 2011 – 2012
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Family Business Article #3 – Qualities of an effective chair
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Article – Qualities of an effective chair
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Family Business Article # 2 – Why There’s no one size fits all for Family Business
The family business question often asked is “What set of best practices can a family business follow to ensure that their family business is well-run?” This request is logical. Why reinvent the wheel if someone else has already figured it out? …(Read more)
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